Why do they smell so BAD!!!!!?????
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as a product designer (person who designs and develops things you buy) i can answer this. This product uses a toxic chemical (sorry but I dont know what it would be) that is known to cause symptoms such as headaches, liver and reproductive damage. This is what happens when a company does "penny pinching" on cost of a product, they want to keep production cost low and profit margins high, doing so, they resort to vendors with lesser quality materials. If you dont believe me on the harmful chemicals, read the back of the package, bottom corner, smalll print... what does it say? "this product contains harmful chemicals known to cause birth defects." as a product designer (person who designs and develops things you buy) i can answer this. This product uses a toxic chemical (sorry but I dont know what it would be) that is known to cause symptoms such as headaches, liver and reproductive damage. This is what happens when a company does "penny pinching" on cost of a product, they want to keep production cost low and profit margins high, doing so, they resort to vendors with lesser quality materials. If you dont believe me on the harmful chemicals, read the back of the package, bottom corner, smalll print... what does it say?... » Read More as a product designer (person who designs and develops things you buy) i can answer this. This product uses a toxic chemical (sorry but I dont know what it would be) that is known to cause symptoms such as headaches, liver and reproductive damage. This is what happens when a company does "penny pinching" on cost of a product, they want to keep production cost low and profit margins high, doing so, they resort to vendors with lesser quality materials. If you dont believe me on the harmful chemicals, read the back of the package, bottom corner, smalll print... what does it say? "this product contains harmful chemicals known to cause birth defects." « Show Less
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I read all the reviews claiming they smelled before I bought them. After purchasing them I was pleasantly surprised to see that it was all over exaggeration. Yes they do smell like new vinyl/plastic, but no more than any other gloves I have ever owned.
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Wish I paid attention to other reviewers. Smell is terrible. I can't figure out how to at least make it less! I've been putting them out on the balcony under breeze for hours. Doesn't work at all. After training in them, my hands just smell so bad for hours, though I wash hands so well after training. Even clothes that I am in during training smells like gloves. Wish I could return them, but I can't since I live outside USA. Very upset.
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They gave me a headache immediately. I returned them. I am sure if they do not give you a headache that they are still having an adverse effect on your health.
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They are TERRIBLE. I returned them immediately because of the bad chemical smell. DO NOT BUY THESE GLOVES!!! TOXIC!!
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Gloves only smell bad after use if not cared for properly. It's an enclosed environment for bacteria to grow. After every use, and I do mean every use, I wipe them down with an antibacterial tissue, inside and out, then place them on a boot dryer which removes humidity, sweat, and leaves little for bacteria to grow on. I've never had an issue with them. It's common sense stuff. If they smell BEFORE use... No idea what to tell you. Sorry.
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They say fragrance free...but everyone who has tried them have said they smell gross.
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maybe the smell is coming from your ears (unless you mean before your wear them...you did not specify).
322170
No, they have no odor...and my husband has accused me of having an overly sensitive ability to smell odors! Ha! I did wash them first in cold water before using them.
729855
They had a slight odor when they came out of the packaging but it wasn't pungent. I have a very sensitive (meaning that I can smell things most people can't smell and in low doses too) nose too. I didn't wash them and the scent went away after a day or two. Hope this helps you out.
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Hi , In response to your Do they really smell? Mine had no odor ,have had them 9 months and there great. Like the comfort ,firmness and texture. Again I read same thing and mine had NO odor or smell
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It's the smell of victory! I have two pairs and neither smelled funny. See you soon!
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although I read on some of the reviews that they did have an odor, I personally did not experience this. Mine smelled just fine. In fact, I bought these to replace some that I had washed and caused to develop an odor.
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It's probably the filter. You might need to buy a new one. I know they say it will last a lifetime but after you wash them if they don't dry fast enough they smell horrible. This happened to me recently. It was really humid and the filter didnt dry very well.... I was desperate and put it back in the vacuum to use it. Bad mistake. Every time I turned on the vacuum it made the whole house stink!
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I have never noticed a smell with them. Are you hand washing them? Maybe try scrubbing with a little baking soda and see if that helps.
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I'm not sure if I have the discontinued ones or not? I bought mine around the end of January if that's any indication. The ones I have don't actually give off much of an odor. Sorry I wish I could help you more.
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I'm not aware of them smelling . . . I keep them in a cabinet that's enclosed and I can't say that I've ever smelled them. More important to me is that they're heavy enough not to tear and I've never found any rips or holes in them.
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Over time they all pick up the odors. The only thing I think of is airing it out and spray them with A scent of some kind.
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they are so stinky. I aired them out and now the little one doesn't smell but the big one still does. Any suggestions? My friend ordered the same thing and it doesn't smell. I threw away the box so I am having a hard time finding one to ship it back in.
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I use have used these the last few years and have not had the same problem. I just opened the box I have at home and it has no odor. I don't have an answer of why yours is so pungent. (Bad batch?mildew?)
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They are made of wood, and no they do not smell funny. I did have 2 pair warp on me but that may have been due to poor usage on my part.
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They smell really bad. Worse than real cigs. But (to me) they taste like the real thing.